Veteran Bollywood Choreographer Saroj Khan passed away from cardiac arrest at the age of 71 on Friday, 3rd July 2020! With an illustrious career spanning 40 years, the prolific choreographer has over 2,000 songs in her repertoire.
Saroj ji had worked with the likes of Sri Devi, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Alia Bhatt but she created magic with her favourite student Madhuri Dixit Nene!
Take a look at some of the iconic songs that Saroj Khan choreographed for Madhuri Dixit Nene:
1) Dola Re
Saroj Khan’s choreography for this Madhuri Dixit-Aishwarya Rai dance duel in Devdas was simply a masterpiece.
2) Maar Daala
Saroj ji even bagged a National Award for her choreography in SLB’s Devdas. Madhuri’s ‘Maar Daala’ is indeed iconic!
3) Ek Do Teen
Time may pass but Saroj Khan’s choreography for Madhuri Dixit in ‘Ek Do Teen’ from Tezaab will remain eternal!
4) Choli Ke Peeche
This Madhuri-Saroj Collab has achieved a cult status over the years! ‘Choli ke Peeche’ from Khalnayak was controversial back in its time.
5) Dhak Dhak Karne Laga
Saroj ji and Madhuri left our hearts beating fast with the epic ‘Dhak Dhak Karne Laga’ in the movie Beta.
6) Tamma Tamma Loge
Saroji Ji’s choreography for Madhuri in ‘Tamma Tamma Loge’ in Thanedaar will have you grooving in an instant no matter where you are!
7) Humko Aaj Kal Hai Intezaar
From the movie Sailaab, Madhuri’s dreamy dance steps choreographed by Saroj ji left everyone in trance!
8) Chane Ke Khet Mein
Who can forget this epic ‘Jawani’ wala song? Saroj Khan’s choreography for Madhuri Dixit in ‘Chane Ke Khet Mein’ from Anjaam is legendary!
9) Mera Piya Ghar Aya
One can’t talk about Madhuri’s ‘Mera Piya Ghar Aya’ dance from Yaarana without lauding Saroj Khan Ji’s choreography!
10) Tabaah Ho Gaye
Saroj Khan’s last choreography was for her favourite student – Madhuri Dixit Nene. She masterfully choreographed ‘Tabaah Ho Gaye’ for Kalank.
Rest in peace, Saroj Khan ji! Madhuri Dixit Nene indeed was one of your best pupils! The actress had taken to Twitter to express her grief about her Guru’s death.
